US Bridges

SR-45 over Western Fuels Railroad

Good

Uintah County, Utah · 1 Mi.So.Deseret Power Plt · Structure no. 0V1594

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
859
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-45 over Western Fuels Railroad is a steel culvert carrying SR-45 over Western Fuels Railroad in Uintah County, Utah. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, older than the Utah average of 40.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 859 vehicles a day, roughly 44% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,031 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesSR-45
CrossesWestern Fuels Railroad
Location1 Mi.So.Deseret Power Plt
RouteState Highway 45
StateUtah
Coordinates40.09556, -109.22722
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating106.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic859 (2021)
Projected traffic1,031 by 2041
Trucks44%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-45 over Western Fuels Railroad built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-45 over Western Fuels Railroad in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does SR-45 over Western Fuels Railroad carry?

About 859 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 44% are trucks.

How long is SR-45 over Western Fuels Railroad?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m).

Who owns SR-45 over Western Fuels Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.